Is today a circle or an X day? A big part of the outcome is determined by what we decide right now.
We can’t predict all things, like the economic situation or new regulations. Only God knows what the future holds. But we can make calculated inferences about the future.
True leaders are those who know they are never too big to serve.
There is no better time for an inspection than the end of this chaotic year.
Christmas is past, and New Year’s is swiftly approaching. In this strange, in-between time, it’s tradition to pause and reflect on the past year and the one to come; on the good, the bad and the hoped-for.
Every leader has habits that drain his or her effectiveness. Before you resolve to start new habits, why don't you jettison some current ones?
In this post I’ve created a simple self-evaluation for pastors to determine how much people-pleasing affects them.
For sure, I’ve made many mistakes. I hope I’ve learned from these mistakes more than I have repeated them.
Only do what produces results. Stop doing everything else.
Physical objects will break, be forgotten, neglected, outgrown, or thrown away … but love, time, and attention are an eternal investment.
The Prince of Peace will remove everything that prevents peace.
If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.
Too many pastors and ministry leaders are still operating out of an old paradigm.
There are times when we struggle to figure out what to do next. How do you put one foot in front of the other when you can’t even take the next step?
Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take, will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you).
A leader’s ability to be externally clear in communication is a reflection of internal clarity of thought.
Unmet goals, putting out fires, staff issues, displeasing people, and general tiredness all contribute to discouragement. When it weighs us down, how can we dig out?
Your communication must be controlled by a predetermined and pre-approved communication strategy that calms messaging, and allows people to respond to the best ministry services for them.
True friendships don’t depend on your leadership. They depend on the relationship.
Aspiring for “excellence” can lead to an inspiring environment of achievement. But it can also lead to a neurotic atmosphere of fear.
